Category Archives: Aspen Sports Medicine Institute

Cycling Mechanics & Orthotics

An average cyclist can spin their wheels 4,000 to 7,000 times per hour. That’s an average of 22,000 revolutions on a four hour ride. With this amount of repetition, proper cycling biomechanics is crucial for injury maintenance and performance. Proper … Continue reading

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Orthotics for Cycling

A cyclist can spin their wheels 4,000 to 7,000 times per hour. That’s an average of 22,000 revolutions on a four hour ride. With this amount of repetition, proper cycling biomechanics is crucial for injury maintenance and performance. Proper fit and mechanics … Continue reading

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Aspen Biomechanical Evaluations

-Deanna Martinez Athletes, fitness enthusiasts and those individuals on the road to better health are all susceptible to a number of pitfalls along their fitness journey.  Lack of motivation, fitness plateaus and time limitations are among some of the most … Continue reading

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Physical Therapy in Colorado

In Colorado, Physical Therapists can provide direct access services. This means licensed physical therapists can directly evaluate and treat patients without a referral from another healthcare professional. Physical therapists specialize in treating musculoskeletal impairments and disabilities with the ultimate goal … Continue reading

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Exercise Benefiting Seniors

By Nancy Walsh, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Published: October 22, 2012 Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco   Action Points Older individuals who engage in regular physical activity are less likely … Continue reading

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Chiropractic and Pregnancy

- Dr. Pete Scher Low Back pain, pelvic pain and foot pain are extremely common during pregnancy. Studies have shown that as many as 2 out 3 women will suffer from lower back and pelvic pain by the 36th week of … Continue reading

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Healthy Running

-Robin Severy-Pfautz Running is one of the most basic forms of exercise.  It takes limited equipment (a pair of running shoes) and can be done anywhere.  It is also my passion (well of course my family comes first).  As any … Continue reading

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Flab Five to Fab Five

Five employees, representing five areas of The Aspen Club, work to achieve their individual fitness goals through small group training twice per week, a regimented cardio routine and healthy eating. Alaina Dodds (Sports Medicine), Maggie Boustead (Front Desk), Erin Robinson … Continue reading

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Sit Less and add years to your life

-By Cole Petrochko, Associate Staff Writer, MedPage Today Published: July 11, 2012 Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Planner Action Points Note … Continue reading

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Orthotics with Dr. Pete

-Tim Powersmith I have never worn orthotics for any of my sports and our chiropractor, Dr. Pete, wanted me to try a new orthotic vendor out- Sole Supports.   I have been mountain biking quite a bit this year, so decided … Continue reading

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